1971 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2010 Tata Indica
To start off, 2010 Tata Indica is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Indica weights approximately 150 kg more than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres.
Because 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Tata Indica, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Indica. (121 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | 2010 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Marcos | Tata |
| Model | 2 Litres | Indica |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
